Game Day Snack: Bacon Cheeseburger Meatballs

Last Updated: March 4, 2015

By
Kristen Doyle, Dine & Dish

The big game is coming up, which means it’s time for even those who don’t love football, to suddenly become big fans. What does Super Sunday mean to you? Are you one of those people who loves to be in on the action, crowded around the TV cheering for whichever team you decide is your favorite of the day? Or, are you the type who turns your head to chat with friends during the game, but then makes sure to pay close attention during the commercials? Maybe you're sharing in the fun, simply for the awesome appetizers and snacks.

We all know it’s one of the best food holidays around, so being there just for the menu is completely acceptable!

A twist on traditional cocktail meatballs, these Bacon Cheeseburger Meatballs are perfect for the big game. In fact, they may even make someone there purely for the football become a game day food fan.

Serve these and watch them disappear in minutes. I’d suggest even doubling the recipe so you have enough to share once everyone finds out how delicious they are.

Take one spoonful of ground beef mixture, flatten slightly, add a cheese cube and form the ground beef around the cheese cube into a ball. Make sure none of the cheese cube is showing. Repeat until all the ground beef mixture is used, and you have around 15 meatballs.

Add the meatballs, fitting into the pot so they are all covered in sauce.

Heat to medium, bringing the sauce to a boil. Let boil for 5 minutes, then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Remove from sauce and serve with cocktail forks or toothpicks.

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